SEMH Primary Teacher – Full-time, permanent role starting March 2026This is an exciting opportunity to join a school where pupils with SEMH needs are supported in a nurturing and inclusive environment. Leaders are committed to creating a calm and structured setting that promotes positive behaviour and emotional well-being. Staff work collaboratively to ensure pupils receive personalised support and access to a curriculum that enables academic progress and personal growth.Duties as SEMH Primary Teacher:

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to pupils with SEMH needs
• Differentiate teaching strategies to meet individual learning requirements
• Foster a positive and supportive classroom environment that encourages participation
• Monitor and assess pupil progress, providing constructive feedback and targeted interventions
• Work closely with support staff and SENCO to implement personalised learning plans
• Promote emotional resilience and positive behaviour through consistent strategies
• Uphold safeguarding standards and ensure the welfare of all pupils

Ideal SEMH Primary Teacher:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience teaching in a primary setting
• Strong understanding of SEMH needs and effective strategies for engagement
• Ability to build positive relationships and inspire confidence in pupils
• Excellent classroom management and organisational skills
• Patience, resilience, and a proactive approach to supporting diverse needs
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare

Why Step Teachers?With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!